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WL53 HPZ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Truro, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 69,895 miles on the clock, averaging 4,429 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for WL53 HPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,895
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,429

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,895 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL53 HPZ 8k24k39k54k70k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,895 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,893 miles
Since last MOT+20,333 miles
PASS
Mileage49,560 miles
Since last MOT+7,275 miles
PASS
Mileage42,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,316 miles
PASS
Mileage36,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,528 miles
PASS
Mileage33,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,441 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage29,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,533 miles
PASS
Mileage27,426 miles
Since last MOT+3,019 miles
PASS
Mileage24,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,244 miles
PASS
Mileage22,163 miles
Since last MOT+2,713 miles
PASS
Mileage19,450 miles
Since last MOT+2,560 miles
PASS
Mileage16,890 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
PASS
Mileage14,076 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,071 miles
Since last MOT+2,409 miles
PASS
Mileage11,662 miles
Since last MOT+2,262 miles
PASS
Mileage9,400 miles
Since last MOT+1,269 miles
PASS
Mileage8,131 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 HPZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WL53 HPZ

What car is WL53 HPZ?

WL53 HPZ is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.

What is the mileage of WL53 HPZ?

The last recorded mileage for WL53 HPZ was 69,895 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL53 HPZ passed its MOT?

WL53 HPZ has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2020.

Is WL53 HPZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL53 HPZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WL53 HPZ?

WL53 HPZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.